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We are The Benton County Skateboarding Alliance

We the people of the Benton County Skateboarding Alliance (BCSA) hereby create this non-profit organization in order to enrich the Benton County skateboarding community. Our primary purpose is to partner with all levels of the community and governmental agencies to provide safe, clean and respectful environments for skateboarding. Thus we will enable residents of all ages to advance their personal abilities in skateboarding while encouraging individual responsibility within the community. The BCSA is committed to the development of skateboarding facilities where members of the skateboarding community and the general public feel safe and welcome.

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The BCSA is currently working to get design ideas in place for possible renovations to the current layout of the Eric Scott McKinley Skatepark. We will be soliciting local skater input, so stay tuned for how to participate. There are multiple phases to the plan. 1) To expand a small area on the north edge […]

Come support Tommy’s Memorial Skate Jam! 5$ entry fee. There are cash and skate gear prizes. Local band, That Coyote, will play live after the contest. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet and have parental consent. All riders must sign a waiver. The event starts at 1 pm. Thanks to our sponsors: Pura Vida […]

The BCSA is hosting “Shredageddon” a memorial skate jam at the Corvallis Skatepark on Saturday July 28th in honor of Tommy McGuigan. The event includes live music from Love Songs from the Hated, hot dogs and drinks and Skate Challenges. Note: Neutral is not playing (revised flyer will be posted soon) The Skate Challenge includes: […]

The Benton County Skateboarding Alliance is hosting our 5th Annual Art and Music Benefit to raise money to expand the Corvallis Skatepark at the Corvallis Elks Lodge (1400 NW 9th St, Corvallis, OR 97330) on Saturday June 2nd! All ages, doors open at 6pm, 5$ at the door, music starts at 7:00 pm. the band […]

Here’s some highlights from last Saturdays Communication Skatedown. Thanks to Jackson St. Youth Shelter, The Corvallis Graffiti Collective and everyone else who helped make this happen. This event was sponsored locally by The Uprise and Peak Sports. Special thanks to Pro-Tec and Rabid Skateboards.

The BCSA is proud to announce our 4th annual Art & Music Benefit! The benefit will be from 6:00 PM to Midnight on Saturday March 26th at the Corvallis Elks Lodge (1400 NW 9th St. Corvallis). The benefit will include a silent art auction, food, drinks, cash bar, Pro-Tec Helmet Give-a-Away and much more. Admission […]

Thanks to all the skaters and bikers who help to keep the Corvallis Skatepark ride-able our efforts are being recognized. Today’s issue of the Corvallis Gazette Times features a cover story on the positive contribution we are making to this community and on our positive partnership with the City of Corvallis. Thanks for all of […]

Call For Art! The Benton County Skateboarding Alliance (BCSA) is hosting our Forth Annual Art & Music Benefit to raise money to improve the Eric Scott McKinley Skatepark in Corvallis, OR. We our raising money for the first phase featuring the vert bowl. We have already raised $9,500 towards our goal of $90,000! This is […]

The BCSA is hosting “Dawn of the Shred” a memorial skate challenge at the Corvallis Skatepark in honor of Tommy McGuigan on Saturday July 10th. The event includes live music from Hermit and The Left Ovaries, a BBQ, Product Toss, and Skate Challenge. The Skate Challenge includes: a timed speed track challenge, long ollie (ramp […]

The BCSA is hosting our 3rd Annual Art and Music Benefit on Saturday, March 13th! Proceeds will go to Phase 1 of our plan to expand and improve Eric Scott McKinley Skatepark in Corvallis. This ALL AGES benefit will start at 6pm and will be held at Vue on 517 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis […]

Please join the BCSA for a public meeting and fundraiser at Papas Pizza, 1030 SW 3rd Street, from 6pm to 9pm on February 01.Â Print and bring the Papa’s Pizza Flyer below.Â At this informational meeting the BCSA will launch a skater lead cash fund raising drive.Â The fund raising drive will end and prize […]

Call For Art. The Benton County Skateboarding Alliance (BCSA) is hosting the 3rd annual Art & Music Show to raise money to improve the Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park in Corvallis, OR. Improvements include a new pro-style bowl, advanced street obstacles, lights, BBQ pits, and benches. We need $75,000 to $90,000 for the first phase […]

Happy New Year from the BCSA! The BCSA has made significant progress over 2009 as our plan to expand and improve the Corvallis Skatepark has CIP Commission Approval!Â This approvalÂ has allowed us to start working with volunteer grant writers and we are writing grants to fund the project.Â Many grants require matching funds so […]

The CIP Commission voted to approve our proposal to expand the Corvallis Skatepark! This is not the final approval but it means that we have a firm commitment from the City of Corvallis which will allow us to write and submit grant proposals to help fund the project. Yes, this process takes time, but now […]

Come support the BCSA’s proposal for expanding and improving the Corvallis Skatepark.Â The City of Corvallis Capitol Improvement Project Commission is holding a meeting with a public hearing and deliberations. The meeting will be held November 5th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm in the Fire Station #5 Conference Room, 4950 Fair Oaks Drive off […]

The BCSA presents the 1st annual GnarBQ & Nontest Saturday September 26, 2009. Up Rise Skate Shop is sponsoring an outlaw pusher contest starting at 11:00 am from Martin Luther King Jr. Park off NW Walnut Blvd in Corvallis and ending at the stakepark, located at the intersection SE 2nd and B streets. For more […]

On August 20, 2009 the City of Corvallis Parks, Natural Areas and Recreation Board (PNARB) voted to recommend that the BCSA’s proposal to expand and approve the Corvallis Skatepark be placed on the City’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list. The next step in the process of gaining City approval for expanding the skatepark will come […]

Please help suport the BCSA and local artists by coming to Cloud 9 (126 1st St. on the riverfront in Corvallis) Friday Night or Saturday at Lunch for the receptions.Â The art show will go from July 10th through the 18th and a portion of the proceeds from the receptions and art sales will go […]

The BCSA is co-sponsoring the 1st annualÂ Harrisburg Skate Competition on the 4th of July with Team Woodchuck from Eugene and Skaters for Eugene Skateparks.Â The skate comp will be part of the Harrisburg’s annual 4th of July celebration so come join the fun and be ready to skate!Â It costs $2 or 2 cans […]

Dear BCSA Supporter, The City of Corvallis is soliciting ideas for Capital Improvement Projects.Â The BCSA’s plan to expand the Eric Scott McKinley Skatepark (Corvallis Skatepark) must be placed on the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list prior to gaining approval from the City of Corvallis.Â Please help us in our quest to expand and improve […]

The BCSA would like to thank all of the artist, musicians, local businesses, skate companies, skaters and the Corvallis Community for making the 2009 Art and Music Benefit a success!Â Without your help the show could not have a success.Â Here are a couple pictures from the show. Please stay tuned, the BCSA will be […]

Submit art your by March 7th! The BCSA has extended our deadline for submitting art for our 2nd annual Art and Music Benefit to be held on March 14th from 6pm-midnight at Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Corvallis.Â To see some of the art that has been submitted check out our Art Benefit page.Â To […]

Russell does!Â He sent us this image of BCSA member Kevin Solomon pulling this backside pivot on the Raven ramp at our Got Rad skate jam.Â Russell sent this though the freinds of the BCSA myspace page.Â If you want to submit something rad for us to post you can contact us through our g-mail, […]

CALL FOR ART.Â Deadline for art submission is March 7th! The Benton County Skateboarding Alliance, Inc (BCSA) is putting on the 2nd annual Art & Music Benefit 2009 in March at the Odd Fellows Hall. The BCSA needs art for the show (sale/silent auction). This event is a fundraiser for the new skate bowl addition […]

Here are 4 very preliminary bowl designs drawn and donated by Dreamland Skateparks. We are seeking your input for phase 1 (swimming pool style bowl) of our plan of expansion and improvements to the Eric Scott McKinley Skatepark in Corvallis. The BCSA is working in partnership with the City of Corvallis, Parks and Recreation Department […]